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The New Texas Two-Step

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work with mathematical expressions by interpreting, analyzing and problem solving with them. In this two step algebraic problem solving lesson, 6th graders use algebra tiles to solve equations.
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Graphing and the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the four quadrants of Cartesian coordinate plane. They play maze games and coordinate games to discover how to read and plot points on the plane. Students plot points on the coordinate plane and examine the ratio of...
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Equations in the Park

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners explore algebraic concepts using real life situations.  For this equations lesson, students develop strategies to solve missing number problems. Learners participate in a board game based on algebraic equations.
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Applying Linear Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, learners rewrite word problems using algebra and relate linear functions to real life scenarios. There are 2 questions with an answer key.
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Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students write the equation of a line given the coordinates of two points on the line.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of three multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers...
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You Sank My Battleship

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners apply the concept of transformation to the game of battleship. In this algebra lesson, students relate their linear equations to how they would graph or set up their game pieces to win.
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Who Has...?

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders represent verbal expression algebraically and evaluate the expressions for the given replacement values of the variables. The three page worksheet contains the instructions for the card game and...
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March Madness

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders rewrite a word problem using algebraic symbols. They follow given clues to figure out which team was seeded where and who won. There is an answer key.
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Ordered Pairs on a Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the quadrants and axis of a coordinate plane. In this algebra instructional activity, 7th graders discover the correct way to graph using the coordinate plane. They discuss the relationship between x and y...
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Tic-Tac-Toe

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars investigate finite mathematics using a flow chart. In this algebra lesson, students investigate logic and strategies using flowcharts. Young scholars compete against each other using different approaches to playing the game.
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Word Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems using equations to solve real world problems. There is one problem with an answer key.
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor trinomials using specific factoring methods. For this algebra lesson, students factor equations using the difference of squares and foiling. They play a game to enhance their understanding of factoring.
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Monopoly Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students relate the concepts of linear functions to the game of monopoly. For this algebra lesson, students solve problems with ratio and proportion. They collect data and graph it.
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Wildlife Management

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the effects of various management strategies on the size of wildlife populations. Each student simulates the management of an animal population in a card game, graphs the results of the wildlife game, and participate in...
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Chess Lesson Plans

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students discover the game of chess. In this critical thinking instructional activity, students learn the rules for each chess piece and the game as a whole. Students use critical thinking, problem solving, logic, and reasoning skills to...
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Markup, Discount, and Tax (Harder)

For Students 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students calculate prices with taxes and percents attached. They figure the finals price for each problem after they correctly compute the taxes and percent. There are 16 problems on this worksheet.
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Dividing by 3's

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review and practice strategies for solving division problems. In this division by 3's lesson, 3rd graders play games, use an interactive whiteboard, create flashcards, and solve word problems. 
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Calculating rates

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve verbal problems in which they calculate rates using the appropriate unit of measure.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of seven multiple choice and free response...
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Maximizing Your Efforts

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph systems of equation. In this algebra instructional activity, students find where the lines cross and identify the type of solution. They analyze a graph and write the equation of the line.
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Order of Operations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students analyze the Order of Operations. They play a game to explore Order of Operations and observe a PowerPoint presentation slide sow. They generate patterns and functions to represent and solve problems. Students model and solve...
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The Great Grid

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the coordinate plane.  In this middle school/Algebra I lesson, students use dice with numbers and signs to play a game in which they must locate points on a coordinate plane.  Students work in teams to place three token...
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Scrabble Problem

For Students 4th
In this algebra activity, 4th graders play a game of scrabble using equations. They use the rules for scrabble when solving the equations.
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Analyzing Equations Through Slope and Y intercept

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students analyze equations using the slope and y-intercept. In this algebra lesson, students identify the slope using a and the intercept using m. They graph linear equations based on the slope and intercept.
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Scenario Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students apply their knowledge of math to the real world. In this algebra lesson plan, students explore different way to incorporate math topics into the real world. They create a score or progress sheet to mark their progress.

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